Courses

Our courses are released a few weeks before the start of each term (usually August, December and March). Book your places below.

You can book multiple courses by adding a course to your basket, and then returning to this page to book another course.

Courses
Sep
21

Pottery Garden Art – Starts 21/09/26

Pottery garden art: hand building ceramic cane toppers and garden totems. Bring creativity into the garden in this inspiring 10-week ceramics course. Using a variety of hand-building techniques, you’ll design an...
21 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Gwenda Van Damme
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
21
Sold Out

Pottery Mon Aft (starts 21/09/26)

This course is for people new to clay or anyone returning to clay work who would like a refresher. Students will be supported in designing and making their work using a variety of hand building techniques. You will be...
21 September 2026 13:00 - 15:30
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Sally Storr
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
21

Painting & Drawing – Evening– (starts 21/09/26)

Explore the wonderful world of watercolour and gouache paint in a friendly and informal class. On this course you will:• Learn skills and techniques in watercolour and gouache• Work in traditional and non-traditional ...
21 September 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Birklands Room
Organized By: Jane McDonald
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
21

Pottery Mon eve (starts 21/09/26)

Come along and explore the creative possibilities of clay in this relaxed and supportive Pottery Handbuildingcourse. Whether you’re completely new to pottery or already have some experience, you’ll be enco...
21 September 2026 18:30 - 21:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Jo Woffinden
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
22

Knitting and Crochet Skills – (starts 22/09/26)

A flexible knitting and crochet course, suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to stitching ninjas. The tutor intends to tailor the course content to reflect the aims and interests of students and to challen...
22 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Birklands room
Organized By: Sharon Roscoe
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Pottery Tue am (starts 22/09/26)

This course offers a relaxed and supportive studio space where you can explore your own ideas through clay. You’ll have the chance to try a range of hand-building techniques and develop your skills at your own pace. I...
22 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Gwenda Van Damme
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Painting & Drawing – (starts 22/09/26)

Explore the wonderful world of watercolour and gouache paint in a friendly and informal class. On this course you will:• Learn skills and techniques in watercolour and gouache• Work in traditional and non-traditional ...
22 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Birklands Room
Organized By: Jane McDonald
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Useful Woodwork (starts 22/09/26)

Learn essential hand tool skills while creating a small woodworking project featuring practical, useful joints. Suitable for all experience levels, with instruction and techniques adapted to match your individual skil...
22 September 2026 12:45 - 15:45
Woodwork Studios
Organized By: Rebecca Coles
Price:
£188.24
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Stained Glass – Tue early afternoon (starts 22/09/26)

This course is for both beginners and people with experience. Beginners will learn all the stages of traditional stained glass making including designing a piece, cutting/grinding the glass and assembling it into a co...
22 September 2026 13:00 - 15:00
Birklands Room
Organized By: Geoff Goss
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Stained Glass – Tue late afternoon (starts 22/09/26)

This course is for both beginners and people with experience. Beginners will learn all the stages of traditional stained glass making including designing a piece, cutting/grinding the glass and assembling it into a co...
22 September 2026 15:30 - 17:30
Birklands Room
Organized By: Tony Ovenell
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Women’s Woodwork (starts 22/09/26)

This course is designed to further develop your hand tool skills and deepen your understanding of traditional joinery techniques. You will learn to create a range of structural and framing joints. Ideal for those who ...
22 September 2026 16:30 - 19:30
Woodwork Studios
Organized By: Rebecca Coles
Price:
£188.24
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Pottery Tue eve (starts 22/09/26)

In this course you’ll be supported in designing and making your own ceramic pieces, using a variety of techniques as appropriate to your previous experience. You will be guided through a range of hand-building t...
22 September 2026 18:30 - 21:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Sally Storr
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
22
Sold Out

Stained Glass – Tue evening (starts 22/09/26)

This course is for both beginners and people with experience. Beginners will learn all the stages of traditional stained glass making including designing a piece, cutting/grinding the glass and assembling it into a co...
22 September 2026 18:30 - 20:30
Birklands Room
Organized By: Samantha Yates
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
23
Sold Out

Pottery Wed am (starts 23/09/26)

You will be guided through a range of hand-building techniques such as slab work, coiling, sculpting, exploring different surface patterns and textures. You will be shown how to use slips and glazes to create differen...
23 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Liz Danby
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
23

Pottery Wed eve (starts 23/09/26)

Come along and explore the creative possibilities of clay in this relaxed and supportive Pottery Handbuildingcourse. Whether you’re completely new to pottery or already have some experience, you’ll be enco...
23 September 2026 18:30 - 21:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Jo Woffinden
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
24

Creative Stitchery and Textile Art – (starts 24/09/26)

Transform Thread, fabric scraps, ribbons, buttons, lace into pieces that delight in their own right, but that can also be made into wearable art, jewellery, framed art, bags, wall hangings, decorative patches for clot...
24 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Moorhead Room
Organized By: Sharon Roscoe
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Sep
24
Sold Out

Sewing Bee HIVErs – (starts 24/09/26)

Sewing and dressmaking skills for beginners and intermediate skills – to make garments and projects you can be proud of.   Learn basic and intermediate sewing and dressmaking skills by making a garment or projec...
24 September 2026 13:00 - 15:00
Moorhead room
Organized By: Sharon Roscoe
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
24

Life Drawing – (starts 24/09/26)

Tutored Life Drawing classes where you can learn and develop skills in representing the figure. Drawing and painting the figure can be challenging but it is a great way to learn and develop skills in drawing and the u...
24 September 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Birklands Room
Organized By: Jane McDonald
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
25

Creative Journaling for Women – September start (5 week course) – (star...

Creative journaling is a great way to increase wellbeing, it replaces negative thoughts with positive ones and reconnects you with your true self.  This course is a space for women to reflect through art, poetry,...
25 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Birklands Room
Organized By: Claire Rookes
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
25

Lino-printing – (starts 25/09/26)

Printmaking – lino, suitable for beginners and those with some experience of printing.The course will enable you to make prints using lino printing techniques: Exploring how to design and produce your own prints, from...
25 September 2026 13:30 - 15:30
Birklands Room
Organized By: Claire Rookes
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
27

Parent and Child pottery – Autumn & Halloween theme – (27/09/...

Pottery sessions for children with their parent. Come along and get creative together in these fun, hands-on pottery sessions for children andadults, inspired by Autumn and Halloween. Make, decorate and personalise yo...
27 September 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Pottery Studio
Organized By: Jo Woffinden
Price:
£82.35
Sep
30

Upcycling: Woven again – (30/09/26)

Give your old materials a new life in this Upcycling taster session. This one day taster will involve two activities, you can either complete one or both of them. Upcycled Hair Scrunchie Workshop The first activity wo...
30 September 2026 10:00 - 15:00
Organized By: Nargas Hussain
Price Starts
£17.65
Sep
30

Parchment Art – (30/09/26)

During the session you will learn the basics of parchment craft using the Groovi system.Open to all, all you need to do is to be able to hold a pen. It is a lot easier than it looks. You will be amazed by the outcome ...
30 September 2026 13:00 - 15:00
Organized By: Laura Cameron-Clarke
Price Starts
£17.65
Nov
06

Creative Journaling for Women – November start (5 week course) – (start...

Creative journaling is a great way to increase wellbeing, it replaces negative thoughts with positive ones and reconnects you with your true self.  This course is a space for women to reflect through art, poetry, cutt...
6 November 2026 10:00 - 12:00
Birklands Room
Organized By: Claire Rookes
Price Starts
£17.65
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Nov
14
Sold Out

Winter Weekend – Saturday (14/11/26)

Brand new courses at Hive. You can choose to attend the whole weekend (book both Saturday and Sunday) or just book a single day. Naturally, doing both days gives you more time to explore techniques and get deeper into...
14 November 2026 10:00 - 16:00
Organized By: Catherine Edwards
Price:
£58.82
This course is full. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
Nov
15
Sold Out

Winter Weekend – Sunday (15/11/26)

Brand new courses at Hive. You can choose to attend the whole weekend (book both Saturday and Sunday) or just book a single day. Naturally, doing both days gives you more time to explore techniques and get deeper into...
15 November 2026 10:00 - 16:00
Organized By: Catherine Edwards
Price:
£58.82
Dec
19

Candle holder and wreath – (19/12/26)

Brand new courses at Hive. Celebrate the festive season with a cosy and creative one-day workshop, where you’ll craft a beautiful leatherbound candle holder accompanied by a natural wreath—perfect as a centrepiece for...
19 December 2026 10:00 - 16:00
Organized By: Catherine Edwards
Price:
£58.82
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